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Hey all, my first post here. I bought this tablet and really like it but im torn. I have the Nexus 7 which i carry everywhere since it fits in my back pockets and i also have a macbook air. I have people left and right telling me that i dont need this tablet when i have those other 2. Feeling guilty here now i guess. I want to wait and see jellybean on it as well but should i just return it? I got it at bestbuy so returning it is not a problem.
Also, does anyone elses have a slight creak on the back around where the micro sd card slot is?
Thanks for your time
If you need a tablet with pen input then keep It. If not you are right It is a bit redundant.
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I suppose i should. I dont really NEED the pen function but this tablet just screams amazing to me. I had an ipad 3 as well but i sold it once i tried this thing out. Its gonna hurt to return this -.-
Return the N7
ckentx01 said:
I suppose i should. I dont really NEED the pen function but this tablet just screams amazing to me. I had an ipad 3 as well but i sold it once i tried this thing out. Its gonna hurt to return this -.-
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I had the N7 and N10.1, sold the N7 decided to keep the 10.1.
Pre-ordered the N7 at GS, the lack of SD was a real issue.
Bought the 10.1 to give it a try, never touched the N7 again.
ckentx01 said:
Hey all, my first post here. I bought this tablet and really like it but im torn. I have the Nexus 7 which i carry everywhere since it fits in my back pockets and i also have a macbook air. I have people left and right telling me that i dont need this tablet when i have those other 2. Feeling guilty here now i guess. I want to wait and see jellybean on it as well but should i just return it? I got it at bestbuy so returning it is not a problem.
Also, does anyone elses have a slight creak on the back around where the micro sd card slot is?
Thanks for your time
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The last time I checked, we still have free will. That means you can have as many tablets as you want and you don't have to feel guilty about it.
you don't need it. but you sure as hell do want it!
Well let me put it this way.
Before I owned this tablet I owned the 7 inch HTC View. A fine tablet. I found myself using my phone to browse the web as often as I used the tablet because honestly, 7 inches just isn't much different than a phone.
Now that I have this tablet I NEVER use my phone to browse the web except when I am away from home. In that light, it may be your 7 inch tablet that is redundant and not your SGN10.1.
Yea i have guilt from everyone telling me to return it, plus it is pricey. I love my N7 too, i just use the otg cable with a 120gb hd when i need it
I havent learned everything i can do with the pen yet but just having it feels good haha. I want people to be able to sign pdfs and write there info in it correctly, i should be able to do this somehow right? Goodness im torn right now -.-
I also have a nexus 7, 15" laptop, and galaxy note 10.1. I felt guilty too but after awhile i realize they both serve different purpose. Nexus 7 is great size for ebook reading and games and the galaxy note 10.1 is great for music listening and watching movies as well as being able to take notes in class for me.
If i had to choose one it would be the galaxy note 10.1 for its overall utility.
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I have both tablets and each has its place. I enjoy using the Nexus 7 for gaming since its the right size to not be too unwieldy moving it around.
The Note 10.1 is great for browsing, movies and music.... The Nexus 7 is also my "kindle" since its easier to hold. The Samsung is my multimedia device.... In fact I have a third tablet (The Acer A700) that I'm looking to sell *cough* since I no longer have a need for it. I would say you need to do what YOU need to do and don't be influenced by other people and have them make your decisions...
Thanks for all the help and advice. I prefer watching movies on it becuase i like the size and the speaker. If i didnt have my mac air this would be a non issue. I just feel i can do everything on the air and use the N7 on the go, but something in me wont let go of the Note haha. I love the touch and pen. Maybe im jusy crazy -.-
Your crazy? This is my eighth tablet ... I change gadgets like underpants. I also have a nexus 7 right now. I've stopped using it since I got the note 10.1 because my galaxy s3 is much more portable and the note is better for other uses such as web browsing and music (great speakers for a tablet and Wolfson dac).
Do other people judge me? Yes
Do I care? No
Half the time I think they are just envious of my awesome toys.
At any rate the note is in the same class as my s3 right now. First two devices I feel are amazing out of the box without having to root and tinker. First Androids I may keep more than a couple of months. In m my minds eye we are at a turning point for android. For the first time we have devices which can go head to head with iCrap and win. Even quite a few non tech savvy people are now choosing flagship Samsung devices over Apple because Samsung are starting to produce such nice gear.
Actually I'm kidding myself. I'll be getting an s4 and a note 10.1.2 shortly after they release. Maybe the next nexus phone as well ... sigh ... so hard to keep up with the tech.
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If you can afford it keep them both, but if you have to sell something let it be that Mac Air
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madsquabbles said:
you don't need it. but you sure as hell do want it!
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Yes, indeedy.
Is there a way to write accurately onto a PDF with this thing? I am a photographer and I would like to use it to possibly have release forms signed on this instead of using prints all the time. I am surprised that a few people want me to get rid of the Macbook Air to keep this =]
I dont play hardly any games on the Android platform really, either on the SG10 or the N7. I just use them for browsing, emails, movies, and reading. But yes, the SG10 is just one fine piece of work.
I do also have the S3 and had the original Note
I have four tablets ..an iPad, an 2 HTC views and now a Note 10.1. I use them all.
I love the 7 in HTC for work and taking meeting notes. It is small and works well around the office.
I have a second View which I like for books and take it with me a lot since it fits in the pocket. I also have 4G on it from.sprint.
The ipad has some cool music features apps like garage band and used it a lot but now with the 10.1 I am able to get all the songs and other content all in one platform. The pen integration is pretty cools as well
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Is there a way to write accurately onto a PDF with this thing? I am a photographer and I would like to use it to possibly have release forms signed on this instead of using prints all the time.
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Have you tried the app called Fill and Sign pdf Forms? I have it, but haven't used it yet.
I've been very interested in the Nexus 4 since I heard about it awhile back. I've been reading every review and as many comments from bloggers who already have a preview device.
I've already decided that I'm going to buy a Nexus 4. Coming from a modded Samsung Vibrant I really don't have much to compare it to and since it's faster than the S3 I think I'm pretty much sold.
I also am looking to purchase a tablet like the Nexus 10 or Surface. I have been reading about people wanting to own both a Nexus 4 and a Nexus 7 instead of a Nexus 10.
My question: Is the Nexus 7 really worth it if you already own a Nexus 4?
I understand that the Nexus 7 is best for reading and the Nexus 10 is better for videos and web browsing. Am I correct in that assumption?
I'm not looking for a debate on which is better, but personal opinions and why would be great.
Thanks!
I have the Nexus 7. It's a lot more usable than a 10" tablet unless you plan on sharing it with someone else in my opinion.
I really can't think of a single reason in the world to purchase the Surface RT at this point considering we just saw a leak for MS Office for Android / iOS.
I'd purchase the 7 if I were you OP. Especially if you want something portable and something that you want to read on. Can't go wrong for 199 either
let me tell you how i use a phone, making phone calls, posting tweets, google+ and reading short articles.
this is how i use a tablet(in my case an ipad full version) once i bought a bluetooth keyboard i take it with me to college, for notes, to write papers, to read, watch netflix, youtube, etc. It completely took the place of my netbook for my uses.
am entertaining the idea of buying a 7inch only if i could find a bluetooth keyboard to do the same functions.
I can't see how my phone would replace my tablet or vise versa.
If you need a tablet to fucntion differently from a phone, then maybe you should get one.
If you feel that you need to upgrade your phone, maybe you do.
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Stay away from the Surface RT, if you want something that would take the place of a tablet and a real laptop get a Surface Pro.
I guess I should explain my situation a bit more.
I work as a vendor for Microsoft so having a Surface Pro is probably my safest bet. I understand that Office 2013 will be available for Android but probably overpriced and I can get it for the Surface for free.
I am a 35 year old father of 5. I work from home primarily and don't travel a whole lot. I would be sharing the device with my kids probably so they can watch Netflix or play games etc.
However, I am still entertaining the Nexus 10 if Office is cheap enough and the whole experience is better than Surface.
Anyway, back to my original question. Why buy a Nexus 7 if you already have a Nexus 4?
I went from an ipad 3 to a Nexus 7 and frankly, the screen just doesn't cut it for reading or anything else. I preferred reading on the ipad 3 and that thing was a heavy beast. The lighter and more ergonomic Nexus 10 should be perfect for reading, provided the shape isn't too unwieldy in portrait mode. If it does end up being too awkward in portrait, just get an e-reader with the $100 you saved on the Nexus 10 compared to the t700 or with the $250 you saved on the Nexus 4 compared to the GS3 unlocked. Or you could just read books in landscape mode.
The Nexus 7 is more for the crowd that is willing to use a phablet to replace their phone and tablet all in one. The nexus 7 is for the crowd that wants the convenience of a phablet but still wants their phone separate. If you are like me though, where the goal was to have a phone and 10 inch tablet from the start, then don't even consider a Nexus 7, not until it drops to $99 at least.
I actually think the Nexus 7 is the perfect device for web browsing and videos instead of the Nexus 10. My personal opinion is that it's easy on the hands and more mobile than the 10" tablets. I have a TF101 OG Transformer and I'd rather pull out the Nexus 7 instead to do reading, watch videos, read manga (I actually do all of my manga reading on it), view email attachments and as a GPS on the road. Basically, to me it's the perfect business device if you get a lot of emails and stuff while still have a huge horsepower to play games and watch videos (MX Player). I don't think I'd use the OG Transformer that I have now to play games. It's basically now a video machine and pretty much useless to me when I got the Nexus 7.
That being said, the Nexus 4 offers also the quick speed and more ram than the Nexus 7. But it's a phone, to make phone calls with, text, WhatsApp, to be quickly pulled out from my pocket. But the Nexus 7 is a better device to do the rest on because of the device having the "right" screen size. I'd just tether the Nexus 4 to the Nexus 7 if I need to do anything else.
Kind of makes it sound like I don't need the Nexus 4 after all does it. But I'm going to purchase it to upgrade my aging ST18i Xperia ray that has a 3.3" screen to something more useful and quicker as well as having better application development platform in having both the Nexus 4 and the Nexus 7.
kindiboy said:
let me tell you how i use a phone, making phone calls, posting tweets, google+ and reading short articles.
this is how i use a tablet(in my case an ipad full version) once i bought a bluetooth keyboard i take it with me to college, for notes, to write papers, to read, watch netflix, youtube, etc. It completely took the place of my netbook for my uses.
am entertaining the idea of buying a 7inch only if i could find a bluetooth keyboard to do the same functions.
I can't see how my phone would replace my tablet or vise versa.
If you need a tablet to fucntion differently from a phone, then maybe you should get one.
If you feel that you need to upgrade your phone, maybe you do.
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Stay away from the Surface RT, if you want something that would take the place of a tablet and a real laptop get a Surface Pro.
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i agree get a surface pro with full windows 8 if you need a laptop replacement
I'm not a fan of the small tablet, I figure I can do anything I'd want to do on a 7" tab with a 4.7" phone. For games and movies I'd rather use a 10" tab. I don't read e-books often, but I don't mind using my phone for reading, and if I needed more space I'd probably get a Note II and still skip the small tab.
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Kind of makes it sound like I don't need the Nexus 4 after all does it.
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That's my point. I can understand wanting a Nexus 4 because it's a phone but the Nexus 7 is just a tablet that has a bigger screen but not as big as the 10".
I really wish there were places out there where you could physically look at all of the available options.
I have a Transformer Prime, Nexus 7 and SIII. Now I know the Prime isn't comparable to the N10 (as the N10 will most likely blow it out of the water) but in terms of usage, I NEVER use my Prime. My N7 however sees most usage out of all 3. It's the perfect size for almost everything, I find the larger screen is better for gaming, but it's not TOO large (like the bigger 10" prime). For reading, it's also perfect, as it fits in one hand without any strain at all, better than the Prime and a book. I don't think I have anything negative to say about the N7, I don't think the lack of camera is a problem and for £160 for the 16gb you can't go wrong.
In terms of owning an N7 and an N4, I plan on selling my SIII and buying the N4 on release day, reason being they both provide different functions. I love my N7 for usage at home, browsing the internet, playing games etc. but I don't take it with me everywhere, that's what I use my phone for! If I'm leaving the house for uni or just generally going out I'll always have my phone on me and most of the time leave my N7 at home, but when I'm taking my N7 with me it means that my phone battery will last 3 times longer
So I reckon that owning both is pretty reasonable, especially considering you can pick up both for around the same price as a regular smartphone or tablet, or even less than our fruit based friend.
Skullpuck said:
That's my point. I can understand wanting a Nexus 4 because it's a phone but the Nexus 7 is just a tablet that has a bigger screen but not as big as the 10".
I really wish there were places out there where you could physically look at all of the available options.
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See, that's what I thought too until I read what jrush4 said, which is basically what I'm going to do when I have both.
jrush4 said:
I have a Transformer Prime, Nexus 7 and SIII. Now I know the Prime isn't comparable to the N10 (as the N10 will most likely blow it out of the water) but in terms of usage, I NEVER use my Prime. My N7 however sees most usage out of all 3. It's the perfect size for almost everything, I find the larger screen is better for gaming, but it's not TOO large (like the bigger 10" prime). For reading, it's also perfect, as it fits in one hand without any strain at all, better than the Prime and a book. I don't think I have anything negative to say about the N7, I don't think the lack of camera is a problem and for £160 for the 16gb you can't go wrong.
In terms of owning an N7 and an N4, I plan on selling my SIII and buying the N4 on release day, reason being they both provide different functions. I love my N7 for usage at home, browsing the internet, playing games etc. but I don't take it with me everywhere, that's what I use my phone for! If I'm leaving the house for uni or just generally going out I'll always have my phone on me and most of the time leave my N7 at home, but when I'm taking my N7 with me it means that my phone battery will last 3 times longer
So I reckon that owning both is pretty reasonable, especially considering you can pick up both for around the same price as a regular smartphone or tablet, or even less than our fruit based friend.
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Thanks for this post! Exactly what I plan to do when I get the Nexus 4.
I found that the Nexus 7 was horrible for browsing compared to my ipad 3, which I sold, and my tab 10.1 before that. So, don't take my word or the Nexus 7 lovers word at face value. You have to decide which camp you are in.
jrush4 said:
In terms of owning an N7 and an N4, I plan on selling my SIII and buying the N4 on release day, reason being they both provide different functions. I love my N7 for usage at home, browsing the internet, playing games etc. .
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What about watching video such as Netflix. Does it strain your eyes on the Nexus 7?
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What about watching video such as Netflix. Does it strain your eyes on the Nexus 7?
And I just realized this is probably in the wrong forum, sorry mods!
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Well, I got no problem watching Netflix or videos on the Nexus 7 and it doesn't strain my eyes.
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But browsing wise, like Tomatoes8 said, the performance of Chrome on Nexus 7 is really bad, so use Dolphin or flash the AOSP browser instead of Chrome.
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Well, I got no problem watching Netflix or videos on the Nexus 7 and it doesn't strain my eyes.
But browsing wise, like Tomatoes8 said, the performance of Chrome on Nexus 7 is really bad, so use Dolphin or flash the AOSP browser instead of Chrome.
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Wow that looks really nice and quite large. I thought the Nexus 7 would be a bit smaller than that.
Do you have a reference point like a penny or something or maybe show your hands holding it so I can see what the real estate is like?
Thanks!
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What about watching video such as Netflix. Does it strain your eyes on the Nexus 7?
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I suggest that you use your TV and Monitor knowledge.
How much better is a 40 inch TV compared to a 32 inch TV to you? If you answer not much, point for the Nexus 7. If you answer it is like night and day, go for the Nexus 10 or Surface pro.
Is working on your desktop monitor way better than working on your laptop(this is taking into account size only)? Or do you plug in your desktop to your HDTV because your 23 inch monitor is too small? If you answer yes, then Nexus 10 because you are a size whore.
If you are just as comfortable working on your laptop at home when you have a nice big all in one desktop collecting dust, then you are not a size whore and will make due with a Nexus 7 and receive the portability benefits.
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I suggest that you use your TV and Monitor knowledge.
How much better is a 40 inch TV compared to a 32 inch TV to you? If you answer not much, point for the Nexus 7. If you answer it is like night and day, go for the Nexus 10 or Surface pro.
Is working on your desktop monitor way better than working on your laptop(this is taking into account size only)? Or do you plug in your desktop to your HDTV because your 23 inch monitor is too small? If you answer yes, then Nexus 10 because you are a size whore.
If you are just as comfortable working on your laptop at home when you have a nice big all in one desktop collecting dust, then you are not a size whore and will make due with a Nexus 7 and receive the portability benefits.
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I have a desktop with 3 large monitors and I remote desktop into my work laptop because of the screen size...
... I'm a size whore.
I am a Galaxy Nexus user, and I plan to upgrade to the N4 as soon as I can get one here in China.
I had a Sony Tablet S that I really enjoyed. When the N7 was released this summer, I sold my Tablet S and bought the N7 with a solid chunk of cash left over.
For me, going from the 9+" screen to the 7" screen was surprisingly satisfying. I find the N7 to be the perfect size. It's great for browsing, reading, and watching videos, at least for me. I love being able to comfortably use it with one hand, and it's super portable. It's perfect on a plane or train, and it's the only device I touch when I'm at home.
My phone is what I have with me whenever I'm out though. If I have a meeting, when I'm running around the office, or when I'm out partying on the weekends,I always have my phone. So I think the combo is ideal. I haven't really been tempted by the N10 because I already know I don't prefer that size.
I did debate getting a Note 2 to replace the two devices, but at the price you can get them for, why not have both, with a tablet that has even more screen real estate? And, as was mentioned, my battery on each device lasts much longer when they're complementing each other.
I will admit that I wondered if the two devices would be redundant when I bought the N7 this summer, but it hasn't turned out to be the case at all. I love having both.
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sh0td0wn said:
Well, I got no problem watching Netflix or videos on the Nexus 7 and it doesn't strain my eyes.
But browsing wise, like Tomatoes8 said, the performance of Chrome on Nexus 7 is really bad, so use Dolphin or flash the AOSP browser instead of Chrome.
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I used Boat Browser which performs great on the Nexus 7. I just found it too small and had to increase the font size. But after increasing the font size, the Verge ran like crap. I tried dolphin and boat browser and it was the same story. Everything worked fine except for the Verge though. It could be that they are such Apple shills that they purposely designed the web page to run like crap on Android though. I wouldn't put it past them. lol
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What about watching video such as Netflix. Does it strain your eyes on the Nexus 7?
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I watch Netflix and HBO Go on my N7 almost nightly, and I have no problem.
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As much as I really want the nexus 10 I'm having second thoughts... for the 500 + shipping I could get a really bomb ass tv.
I'm conflicted.
I know people on here will say go for the tab... and i really do miss having a tab since I sold my tf700... but should I get a tab since I already have a cell phone? I mean it's nice to have, but at the same time I'd really only use it when I'm traveling which isn't too often...and even then i've got my cell phone with games on it. ugh. what to do, what to do...
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As much as I really want the nexus 10 I'm having second thoughts... for the 500 + shipping I could get a really bomb ass tv.
I'm conflicted.
I know people on here will say go for the tab... and i really do miss having a tab since I sold my tf700... but should I get a tab since I already have a cell phone? I mean it's nice to have, but at the same time I'd really only use it when I'm traveling which isn't too often...and even then i've got my cell phone with games on it. ugh. what to do, what to do...
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Well, i think it depends on how often you travel? From my point of view i'm kinda in the same boat, with the added thing of having a young boy who gets bored in the car quite quickly, I was debating if I should buy one or not for the same reasons, then thought, well I can get a holder for the car, then the boy can use it to watch Nemo over and over and over and over again! lol, or play games or do whatever.
So do I want to pay £150 ish to get a half decent DVD player for the car, or can i justify a tablet? I can justify, between me using it when traveling, the missus, and the boy, then yes its worth it.
I think you know if you want it or not, if your racking your brain trying to find a reason to buy it, you don't need it. save your money. When it comes down to it, this is gunna change the tablet market with Android, all the other makers are gunna have to react, in 6 months, with the tegra 4 chips and everything else then their will be better out their. so wait.
I'm actually thinking what do I use a tablet for that my phone doesn't do? Not much. I do game on them if I'm traveling, but I don't travel that far for more than a day or two very often. I actually had a nice gaming laptop that I gave my wife because I never really used it when traveling. lol
nexus 7 AND a tv is looking like a better option right now... or maybe just a really nice tv.
Or get a really nice tv and stream your phone screen to the tv instead.
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I'm actually thinking what do I use a tablet for that my phone doesn't do? Not much. I do game on them if I'm traveling, but I don't travel that far for more than a day or two very often. I actually had a nice gaming laptop that I gave my wife because I never really used it when traveling. lol
nexus 7 AND a tv is looking like a better option right now... or maybe just a really nice tv.
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Yeah but what can a 7" tablet offer what a mobile phone can't? Neither is as comfortable for browsing and media consumption as a print quality 10" tablet, and this is why I have no interest in 7"-ers. A phone and a 10" tab. Phone and convertible. Phone and ultrabook. Phone and desktop computer. Phone and... a slightly bigger phone? Meh.
If you're unsure, hold out, it can be a lot of money to some people. Wait at least until some solid reviews are out and make a decision.
You should only be an early adaptor if you can justify spending the cash on something you really don't need.
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ya I want another tablet for sure, but the infinity kind of burned me with the horrible io performance. i will wait until i'm in a better financial place after the holidays and see what third party tablet makers put out since the nexus 10 will obviously be a big influence for them if they want to compete.
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ya I want another tablet for sure, but the infinity kind of burned me with the horrible io performance. i will wait until i'm in a better financial place after the holidays and see what third party tablet makers put out since the nexus 10 will obviously be a big influence for them if they want to compete.
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I'm still expecting Google to make a price/storage adjustment in a couple months, just like they did with the N7. Don't think I mean that the base price will drop below $399 tho.
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Or get a really nice tv and stream your phone screen to the tv instead.
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Mmhm.. and you'll get about half the usability of a tablet. Same virtual real estate as a phone, scaled up to a big and beautiful 40". Nice.
Personally, I'm planning on both the 4 and the 10 from the Nexus line. I see the phone as a more portable substitute for the 10 if I'm not hauling my bag around, plus it's quicker to just pull out of my pocket. But if I'm on a train or otherwise waiting/chilling in one place (like on my bed or something), I'd rather I had the tablet. That's why I haven't considered a 7-inch tablet, either.
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It depends on how much you use your phone. I was convinced that tablets are gimmicky and useless until I bought a galaxy note and started using it for all my media consumption, games and Web browsing. Recently I even started to get annoyed with how small my note was (desktop websites look cramped) so I pulled the trigger this week and got my first tablet.
Long story short, if you don't feel like you absolutely need a tablet (or if you really need that tv) then hold on a little bit.
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I've got a 4.3" phone, a 4.7" phone, a 5.3" phone, four (count 'em, 4) 7" tablets, an 8.9 inch tablet, used to have a 10.1 (and next week I'll have a N10).
Different horses for different courses. Phone is always with me, so it gets a lot of use by default...when I'm not at home. Once I get home, it goes on the charger and unless I get a call or text, I don't use it. It's an inferior entertainment/consumption device compared to a tablet.
My 7" tablets also travel with me quite a bit, often coming to work with me, and I'll whip out my current favorite, the N7, when I'm on a longer trip by plane, train, or automobile instead of my phone. It'll move about the house or hotel room with me as, mostly for ebook reading and light surfing. Biggest benefit is much better battery life than my phone so no in-flight charging worries, and it's damned near perfect for books (and light surfing).
My 8.9/10" tablets are more for home use, and usually hang out near the couch. I'll bring one on a trip if it's for more than a few days, but it never comes to the office with me. At home though, it gets used a LOT. Besides the couch, it's my bathroom Netflix/DLNA weapon of choice, it's a better surfing and magazine experience, and in some cases a better gaming experience as well. Plus hands-down it's better for productivity tasks (documents and spreadsheets) than a phone or a 7" tablet.
So I have a use case for all my various sized Android devices, and there's no one-size-fits-all device in that collection. But if I had to cut my devices down, I'd be able to get by with just the phone and a 8.9-10" tablet. The 7" is nice, but a bit more narrow-focused (and I could probably sub my N7 out for a good Kindle or Nook eInk device, if it came to that, since it's mostly used as a reader).
got a nice 42 inch sharp aquos 120hz tv... but i still have the void that a tablet should fill. LOL I think i'll wait not only due to money reasons, but to see if a 64gb comes out, or if I really would even use one... I think a 7inch phone is what i'm holding out for one portable device i can use on the couch, the bed, or anywhere and it'll have enough screen real estate... but the nexus 10 looks oh so good. If sprint had the 7 on mobile contract i'd buy it.
Hello,
In the past few weeks I have been getting pretty excited about getting a nexus 10.
Mainly due to the large screen with its insane resolution.
I have been an android user since my first smartphone.
Currently I have a Galaxy Nexus and a nexus 7.
I love the 7. It has great portability and I take it outside often due to its small size.
I am however thinking about adding a nexus 10 to my gadgets because when at home doing mainly couch browsing, I wish for a bigger screen, especially to use chrome.
However in the last few days I saw that for just a bit more I can buy an ultra book with a 13 inch screen hard drive, 4 gb of ram and not too much weight.
On that price range the screen is just 1366x768, but for a 13 inch laptop it might be enough.
So, hanging on the fence here.
What should I go for?
Nexus 10 or ultra book?
Cheers
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I've been using a 13 inch Macbook Pro for a couple of years and am replacing it with the Nexus 10.
Having recently gotten a PC again, I've found myself using my Mac less and less. With a powerful PC, the only thing I really needed my mac for was for internet access on the go and so my mac had basically become a cumbersome internet machine - something that a tablet is far more suited to.
It all depends on what you want to use it for. I do photo editing, light pc gaming and lots of internet browsing. My PC can handle all of that and when I want to be mobile a tablet is a more practical option than a laptop. I wouldn't want to just have a tablet because of the things I do use my PC for, but if I was just internet browsing then I could probably manage with just a tablet.
If you want something for couch browsing, then why would you pay more for a laptop which is more cumbersome to use than a tablet? The specs on the ultrabook are fairly average, and if you're only planning on using it for things a tablet could easily accomplish, then you may as well save the money and buy the thing suited for the task.
I was in the same boat like you last week, i ended up buying a Asus Zenbook Prime for $1,030 with Window 8, can't compare a Android tablet to a full PC, now if you want both a tablet with a full PC i would look at something like this
http://www.samsung.com/us/computer/tablet-pcs/XE700T1C-A01US
http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-ATIV-Smart-Pro-700T/dp/B0098O9TRO
BTW that thing has the same spec as my Zenbook but has a better SSD then my Ultrabook
Thank you for the replies.
Currently I just have my Galaxy Nexus and nexus 7.
I don't currently own a computer.
My wife has a laptop I use when I need to do something pc related like using the nexus toolkit and torrents and such.
But that kind of use is not too frequent.
I like android os as I use Google services and having everything in sync between the devices is a plus.
I use Tapatalk to browse the forums on the 7 and some apps like ebay and imdb for specific uses.
When I use my Nexus 7 at home I wish it was bigger. I find it strange bit cumbersome to use chrome with several open tabs and for more intensive Web browsing.
So the nexus 10 looks like an option to me.
I don't work with a computer at home. For Work i have the office computer.
So, my doubts:
- would a nexus 10 overlap my Nexus 7 and one of the devices become redundant?
- would the 10 inch screen of the nexus 10 be big enough to overcome the limitations I find on the 7?
- would an ultra book be more agile and faster?
- would an ultra book be comfortable to use without a table or desk? Just for couch surf?
Don't know which side to turn.
Cheers
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I dont know about this it might be dumb or you might end up challenging yourself but have you never thought of building your "own" computer, here is just one of million example, this is on the extreme side since its water cooled
http://www.overclock.net/t/1277018/build-log-first-wc-build-nzxt-switch-810-matte-black
You dont have to go crazy, this is my own pc, i built this back in February-March of this year
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So, my doubts:
- would a nexus 10 overlap my Nexus 7 and one of the devices become redundant?
- would the 10 inch screen of the nexus 10 be big enough to overcome the limitations I find on the 7?
- would an ultra book be more agile and faster?
- would an ultra book be comfortable to use without a table or desk? Just for couch surf?
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Ultrabook Cons:
If you buy a Windows 8 ultrabook now, you're going to regret it in a few months once Haswell comes out. You paying about $800 - $1200 (ultrabook - ultrabook convertible) for something that will last only about 4-7 hours. Wait about half a year and the Haswell chips should allow at least 7 hours of use.
Tablets would be far more comfortable on your lap. Also considering how ultrabooks have air vents, if you block a vent on accident, your ultrabook might end up frying itself. So I'd think ultrabooks are far more comfortable to use on a table or desk.
Ultabrook Pros:
Ultrabooks are far far far far more powerful than tablets. You can't deny it. An i5 or i7 processor will blow any other mobile chips out of the water. So the performance will definitely be more "agile and faster."
My recommendation is that you either wait for the Haswell chips to be used in Ultrabooks or just go with the Nexus 10.
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Ultrabooks are far far far far more powerful than tablets. You can't deny it. An i5 or i7 processor will blow any other mobile chips out of the water. So the performance will definitely be more "agile and faster."
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But who needs a far more powerful machine just for web browsing and watching videos.
If you need to be able to run demanding Windows programs, then by all means get an ultrabook. If it's just going to be used for light casual tasks like web browsing, the tablet is the better/cheaper option.
The only thing I'm concerned about with the Nexus 10 is what the screen quality is like. No, not the resolution, the black level & colours. If it's anything like the Note 10.1 it will be very good imo.
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But who needs a far more powerful machine just for web browsing and watching videos.
If you need to be able to run demanding Windows programs, then by all means get an ultrabook. If it's just going to be used for light casual tasks like web browsing, the tablet is the better/cheaper option.
The only thing I'm concerned about with the Nexus 10 is what the screen quality is like. No, not the resolution, the black level & colours. If it's anything like the Note 10.1 it will be very good imo.
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Had a wild idea today.
I can get a new ipad 4 for a sweet price of 400 euros.
The same price that the nexus 10 is supposed to cost from the play store.
Should I give the ipad a chance?
Or is the nexus 10 better?
How would the ipad play with my Android devices in the terms of syncing email, calendar, contacts?
Cheers
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gdourado said:
Had a wild idea today.
I can get a new ipad 4 for a sweet price of 400 euros.
The same price that the nexus 10 is supposed to cost from the play store.
Should I give the ipad a chance?
Or is the nexus 10 better?
How would the ipad play with my Android devices in the terms of syncing email, calendar, contacts?
Cheers
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It depends if you can live with their walled garden eco system. But you do get more optimized apps and games.
I wouldn't get one personally. Android allows me to do almost everything I can do on my laptop. IOS is too limiting for me. I also don't like Apple, but that's another story.
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It depends if you can live with their walled garden eco system. But you do get more optimized apps and games.
I wouldn't get one personally. Android allows me to do almost everything I can do on my laptop. IOS is too limiting for me. I also don't like Apple, but that's another story.
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I used to use apple computers. Sold my latest imac this year.
I liked it more than windows.
Trouble free.
I never had a ios device.
But for what I use the tablet, I guess I could make do with an ipad, and the 4:3 screen is sweet for Web browsing.
And Google has a gmail app and chrome app, so I guess it would be doable.
I guess I could buy it and if I don't like it, sell it.
Thoughs?
Cheers
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Vertron said:
But who needs a far more powerful machine just for web browsing and watching videos.
If you need to be able to run demanding Windows programs, then by all means get an ultrabook. If it's just going to be used for light casual tasks like web browsing, the tablet is the better/cheaper option.
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Definitely. That is why the ultrabook is far more versatile and can become your tablet, laptop, computer, etc. But if you don't need Windows software, then you're 100% right. The money doesn't justify simple internet browsing and casual gaming.
gdourado said:
I used to use apple computers. Sold my latest imac this year.
I liked it more than windows.
Trouble free.
I never had a ios device.
But for what I use the tablet, I guess I could make do with an ipad, and the 4:3 screen is sweet for Web browsing.
And Google has a gmail app and chrome app, so I guess it would be doable.
I guess I could buy it and if I don't like it, sell it.
Thoughs?
Cheers
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I don't want to weigh in here too much since I don't own an iPad, but if you're not someone who likes tweaking things, the iPad certainly looks like the choice of your device. "Best user experience" is based on you. "Feeling walled in" to the ecosystem, while maybe true, certainly won't be a problem for someone who simply likes a trouble free device.
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Definitely. That is why the ultrabook is far more versatile and can become your tablet, laptop, computer, etc. But if you don't need Windows software, then you're 100% right. The money doesn't justify simple internet browsing and casual gaming.
I don't want to weigh in here too much since I don't own an iPad, but if you're not someone who likes tweaking things, the iPad certainly looks like the choice of your device. "Best user experience" is based on you. "Feeling walled in" to the ecosystem, while maybe true, certainly won't be a problem for someone who simply likes a trouble free device.
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I would probably prefer the nexus 10.
The problem is that Google does not sell it trough the play store here in Portugal.
So I will probably have to resort to some sort of tricks to buy one or will have to pay more than the play store price of 399 euros.
The ipad I can pickup the new 4 here with a company cuppon for 410 euros...
So the easiness of purchase makes me want to try the ipad.
If only google could come to their senses in regard to distribution of their products...
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gdourado said:
I would probably prefer the nexus 10.
The problem is that Google does not sell it trough the play store here in Portugal.
So I will probably have to resort to some sort of tricks to buy one or will have to pay more than the play store price of 399 euros.
The ipad I can pickup the new 4 here with a company cuppon for 410 euros...
So the easiness of purchase makes me want to try the ipad.
If only google could come to their senses in regard to distribution of their products...
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Tbh I just can't get by the fact that ios won't let you change the default browser. Currently on my sgs3 I don't have a default browser so every time I click on something it asks me what browser I want to use. Also I like having a user accessible file system because it just makes downloading things like pdfs and such so much easier. I just wanted to throw this out there because I considered buying an ipad due to the gpu, but have decided not to due to the obvious os limitations.
gdourado said:
Hello,
In the past few weeks I have been getting pretty excited about getting a nexus 10.
Mainly due to the large screen with its insane resolution.
I have been an android user since my first smartphone.
Currently I have a Galaxy Nexus and a nexus 7.
I love the 7. It has great portability and I take it outside often due to its small size.
I am however thinking about adding a nexus 10 to my gadgets because when at home doing mainly couch browsing, I wish for a bigger screen, especially to use chrome.
However in the last few days I saw that for just a bit more I can buy an ultra book with a 13 inch screen hard drive, 4 gb of ram and not too much weight.
On that price range the screen is just 1366x768, but for a 13 inch laptop it might be enough.
So, hanging on the fence here.
What should I go for?
Nexus 10 or ultra book?
Cheers
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It really depends on what your goal is and how much you are willing to pay.
Personally, the most action packed system on the market (soon to be) is as someone else mentioned Ativ Smart Pro. Here is quick list of why:
Ativ Smart Pro
+Full HD screen - I owned Transformer Infinity and have seen iPad 3 a few times. The screen resolution jump from regular screen i.e. iPad 2, or current android tablets to Infinity's full HD screen was big. From full HD to Retina display did not seem as much. But certainly, good to have high resolution.
+Wacom stylus - I had Galaxy Note 10.1 for little. Capative screen with just stylus is markedly different in accuracy and experience compared to inductive pen technology.
+ Real windows - The Windows store market is nowhere that of Android or iOS; however, when you add legacy windows applications, things totally change.
+ Keyboard dock - Can use as real ultrabook PC
+ Expandable memory - One reason I am really holding myself back from buying Nexus 10. This was one of the major reason I jumped from iOS to Android.
Major downsides
-Price $1200 - Considering this is real ultrabook PC, and high end tablet. If you buy both, it may perhaps cost similar but still a bit too expensive. Plus as stated below, the tablet experience may not be as perfect.
-Battery life - Listed 9 hours, but in reality it may be like 4-5 hours (rumor)
- Weight - Close to 1.9 lbs is a bit heavy for pure tablet.
Alternatively, Ativ Smart PC or other atom based real Windows 8 tablet may be a valid option. It has Atom processor i.e. slower than i5; however, longer battery life, lighter weight. However, it does not have Full HD. But cost is cheaper like $600-$700. It is atom underpowered for real full blown PC power i.e. you won't be able to play skyrim or high end graphics game, but still has Wacom stylus, MS office, and even sunspider benchmark is still faster than any other Android or iPad 4.
HoushaSen said:
Major downsides
-Price $1200 - Considering this is real ultrabook PC, and high end tablet. If you buy both, it may perhaps cost similar but still a bit too expensive. Plus as stated below, the tablet experience may not be as perfect.
-Battery life - Listed 9 hours, but in reality it may be like 4-5 hours (rumor)
- Weight - Close to 1.9 lbs is a bit heavy for pure tablet.
Alternatively, Ativ Smart PC or other atom based real Windows 8 tablet may be a valid option. It has Atom processor i.e. slower than i5; however, longer battery life, lighter weight. However, it does not have Full HD. But cost is cheaper like $600-$700. It is atom underpowered for real full blown PC power i.e. you won't be able to play skyrim or high end graphics game, but still has Wacom stylus, MS office, and even sunspider benchmark is still faster than any other Android or iPad 4.
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For $1200, I would much rather have a $400 Nexus 10 and a $800 ultrabook instead of one compromised machine. I really wouldn't recommend anyone to get a X86 tablet until Haswell comes out.
As an Android lover... if you're not interested in tweaking or customizing your device, and/or are not willing to put up with lots of workarounds and the like, get an iDevice. I'm sure android will eventually be just as polished with just as many tablet apps, but right now you'll need a thick skin and a love for the platform itself to want the N10 over a iPad4.
That said, there are certainly many advantages to the Nexus 10 for me and my uses, and I wouldn't trade it for an iPad in a million years. But if you care about a smooth experience, get an iPad.
I currently have a galaxy S4 but I have been thinking about getting a tablet for some time now and the new nexus 7 seems to be the perfect choice. The only thing is that I don't know why I would need one. The only reasons I can think of getting one are: always getting android updates immediately, bigger screen, more fun to play games or watch videos. And apparently that is not enough to convince my wife why I need one. I was hoping to get some insight on what you use your tablet for and basically to convince me that it is worth getting. Btw I have never owned a tablet. Thanks
I use mine to read, browse the Internet and watch videos. I also really didn't need a tablet when I got the 1st Nexus. But I'm glad I did. I use it every day and I barley touch my laptop now.
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stayRooted said:
I currently have a galaxy S4 but I have been thinking about getting a tablet for some time now and the new nexus 7 seems to be the perfect choice. The only thing is that I don't know why I would need one. The only reasons I can think of getting one are: always getting android updates immediately, bigger screen, more fun to play games or watch videos. And apparently that is not enough to convince my wife why I need one. I was hoping to get some insight on what you use your tablet for and basically to convince me that it is worth getting. Btw I have never owned a tablet. Thanks
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More portable than a laptop. Lightweight. Great for watching movies on the go (ie: plane trips, hotel rooms, kids). I use mine to browse the web, shop, watch netflix, read xda forums, pretty much anything i used to do on my phone. Go TEXANS
What I'm using it for: forums, web browsing, watching YouTube videos, reading books, reading the news, listening to music, as a map.
I've only had it for a day now and it''s the college summer holidays, so I haven't needed it for much else, but when term restarts I'll also be using AnkiDroid flashcards to revise and Timetables to manage my lessons and homework. Will probably also use it for some of the homework itself, especially in Computing.
the honest answer is, there won't be anything additional the tablet could do over the S4. actually, the S4 has a lot more bells and whistles to it than the nexus 7.
the main need factor comes in is if you spend a lot of time on your phone, your neck and eyes probably hurt. a larger screen tablet will fix this.
Mine is great for work and remote desktop. It also helps ease your phones battery. My phone is just for texting, emails, calls, and WiFi hotspots. All my surfing, playing, watching, reading, etc is on my N7.
It is a nice companion but if you don't know what to use it for, it will eventually become a desk piece.
I like to use mine for Netflix. If my woman wants to watch a show, I can watch something else. My kid does this too when we watch a movie he isn't interested in.
Lots of uses, you just gotta use it.
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If you didn't have the new Nexus 7 you might wander outside. While wandering outside you might walk down to the cliffs by the beach. while standing on the edge of the cliffs at the beach a high flying duck might fall from the sky and hit you in the leg. When the duck hits you in the leg you might lose your balance and fall off the cliff into the ocean water below. While trying to stay afloat in the ocean a whale may be passing by and swallow you. Because you taste bad the whale might then spit you out of his blow hole where you might land on the beach in the middle of a pack of mating crabs which of course would rightly enrage the crabs who would then latch onto your nether regions. You could have been warm and dry snuggled up on the couch with your new Nexis 7 watching Kung Fu movies on You Tube.
Don't end up with with a raging case of crabs. Buy the new Nexus 7 and stay high and dry.
It's a great piece of ****ing hardware.
I have an imagination.
Win.
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I never owned a tablet neither prior to my purchase of the Nexus 7 2013. I'm glad I did. It feels like a premium to be reading books and browsing the web on a device which is just the ideal size for me.
I'm currently using a s4 and had a iPad mini. Decided to sell the mini because it didn't allow me to download certain files but only view them. And now that I got a otg cable and use it for my s4, it made the phone into a work horse. Now ordered a nexus 7 to fit my needs. Excited for the future of android.
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conan1600 said:
If you didn't have the new Nexus 7 you might wander outside. While wandering outside you might walk down to the cliffs by the beach. while standing on the edge of the cliffs at the beach a high flying duck might fall from the sky and hit you in the leg. When the duck hits you in the leg you might lose your balance and fall off the cliff into the ocean water below. While trying to stay afloat in the ocean a whale may be passing by and swallow you. Because you taste bad the whale might then spit you out of his blow hole where you might land on the beach in the middle of a pack of mating crabs which of course would rightly enrage the crabs who would then latch onto your nether regions. You could have been warm and dry snuggled up on the couch with your new Nexis 7 watching Kung Fu movies on You Tube.
Don't end up with with a raging case of crabs. Buy the new Nexus 7 and stay high and dry.
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Best reason ever!
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I tried a couple different out. First Asus transformer tf300t, was great but had ghost touch/ touch screen issues. So after reading so much about og nexus 7 I decided to try that was great but always missed the 10 inch screen, that's always been a plus about the tf300t besides it not being bad hardware other than the touch screen issues. After reading about the n7 2013 came out gave it a month to read some reviews but eventually decided to take the plunge and glad I did. Other than the minor issues been having since the last update which will more than likely be eventually be taken care of by Google or rooting otherwise I've never looked back. Don't even miss the 10 screen on the transformer. New n7 has been well worth it.
While at home, everything I used to do on my cell phone except talk on the phone and make this post, I do on my new N7
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I have a Nexus 7 (2013) to replace my OG 2012 N7 (which I passed down to my sister) and a Nexus 10 that my company bought as a Christmas gift.
I use the 7 for light browsing, reading books and news, YouTube and occasional Netflix.
I use the 10 for heavy browsing, Netflix, YouTube, reading magazines/comics and occasional games.
I find the 7 more comfortable for reading books, the 10 more comfortable for watching video.
My tablets are primarily media consumption devices, my phone is a communication/social device and my laptop is all work and PC gaming in my free time since it's a pretty well spec'd piece of kit. I've managed to find different uses for all of my devices so they all have their place.
Basically, when I'm home I use my 7 for things I'd normally use my phone for when I'm not home. Also, I use my 10 for things I use to use a laptop for (such as browsing). I've got a system going that insures all my devices serve a purpose.
You just need to figure out if you have a use for a tablet and if that use can justify the cost. I love my tablets, but only because I've figured out how to utilize them in a way that fits my needs.
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I was in the same situation, but ending up getting one for the family to use for general use as it's better to get out than a laptop and when guests come around they are able to use it too. But, for some reason I convinced myself just yesterday to click and collect the New Nexus 7 for myself from Currys/PC World, making an hours journey by bus so I could have it early in my hands, but the level of excitement dropped for me for some reason.
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This is the first tablet I've ever purchased, I bought it about two weeks ago. I also struggled to find out why I would need one. I mean my galaxy s 3 could browse, twitter, YouTube, and run games. Why buy a tablet?
Anyways, I gave in and I'm in love. A phone can do what a tablet can but the screen and size makes it such a great experience to use when you're at home. With the app tablet talk you could use the Nexus to receive phone calls and text messages and respond to them.
You could almost say it's like having an 18" and 65" TV. Yeah, the 18" can show the same thing as the 65", but the 65" will be a much better experience.
Plus this thing is very portable. I could see myself using it at school.
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I started with a Viewsonic G Tablet a few years ago. I liked the concept but it was just too damn big and I found myself using my laptop more than the tablet. I sold it and eventually bought a Coby Kyros. I liked the form factor better but hated the crappy resistive touch screen. I sold it and bought a first gen Kindle Fire. I liked it but it was a hassle to put a decent ROM on it and it felt limited even with Cyanogenmod installed. I sold it and bought the first gen Nexus 7. For the first time, I had a tablet I truly loved. I found myself using it every single day, and neglecting my laptop more and more. When the 2013 N7 was released, I jumped on it and passed my 2012 to my fiancée. The only things I've used my laptop for, in the past few weeks, were to root my tablet, download things for my tablet, and use bit torrent to download some episodes of a certain zombie show. I love this thing and really look at my phone as a secondary device for texting or doing the things I would normally do on my tablet when I don't have it with me.
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I started with a Viewsonic G Tablet a few years ago. I liked the concept but it was just too damn big and I found myself using my laptop more than the tablet. I sold it and eventually bought a Coby Kyros. I liked the form factor better but hated the crappy resistive touch screen. I sold it and bought a first gen Kindle Fire. I liked it but it was a hassle to put a decent ROM on it and it felt limited even with Cyanogenmod installed. I sold it and bought the first gen Nexus 7. For the first time, I had a tablet I truly loved. I found myself using it every single day, and neglecting my laptop more and more. When the 2013 N7 was released, I jumped on it and passed my 2012 to my fiancée. The only things I've used my laptop for, in the past few weeks, were to root my tablet, download things for my tablet, and use bit torrent to download some episodes of a certain zombie show. I love this thing and really look at my phone as a secondary device for texting or doing the things I would normally do on my tablet when I don't have it with me.
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Sucks about those crappy Tabs. The ViewSonic G wasn't really bad but the screen sucked and it was big. The Coby is absolutely a joke for anything other then a casual toilet companion.
The Fire was the same as the Nook for me. Really nice device but it just barely functioned on CM and was dodgy at best. My son used it for a while for just a few games and Netflix, which worked well.
Although I've dabbled with cheaper tabs, I've always personally owned iPads, Asus Transformers, N7's, etc. BIG difference between a $59 BigLot special and a $499 tablet. Although most people don't realize that.
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Sucks about those crappy Tabs. The ViewSonic G wasn't really bad but the screen sucked and it was big. The Coby is absolutely a joke for anything other then a casual toilet companion.
The Fire was the same as the Nook for me. Really nice device but it just barely functioned on CM and was dodgy at best. My son used it for a while for just a few games and Netflix, which worked well.
Although I've dabbled with cheaper tabs, I've always personally owned iPads, Asus Transformers, N7's, etc. BIG difference between a $59 BigLot special and a $499 tablet. Although most people don't realize that.
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Pretty much spot on. The G Tab was cool and all but it was really too early in the Android tablet game, for me, to get into anything like that. I remember when getting Honeycomb on it was only possible thanks to our devs here at XDA. The Coby would have been okay for a little while since I picked it up just as a cheap distraction to keep me from buying a more expensive tablet. I just couldn't get past the resistive touch screen. Once you get used to capacitive, it's pretty much impossible to go back. With the KF, I hated the lack of Bluetooth, camera, and integrated microphone. And, like you said, CM was iffy at times. The N7 is by far my favorite tablet. It's just the right size, has a beautiful screen, and performance is topnotch. I have no regrets at all. The crappy tabs really made me appreciate the N7s that much more.
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OP you're going about it all wrong. You are not buying it for you are buying for the wife. Tell her that and you will be the owner of a table tomorrow!
All kidding aside I was like you and just didn't get "the tablet thing." Then the Asus tf201 came and they started to make sense much like your thinking. I fell in love with dang thing and found at home I had pretty much stopped using my desktop machine. But there were times when the 10"er was just to big and heavy. When this little guy came out it seemed like a good time to update and have enjoyed since taking it out of the box.
Just a little side note. I few weeks back my friend picked up my tf201 and said "why don't I have one of these?" Needless to say he owns that tablet now.
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